Type counters guide

Best Counters for Grass / Rock Pokémon

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Grass / Rock.

GrassRock
Grass type iconRock type icon

Grass / Rock

Quick answer

Grass / Rock is best pressured by Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Steel-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Ice×2Fighting×2Bug×2Steel×2

Top weaknesses (4)

Ice×2Fighting×2Bug×2Steel×2

Type matchup table

Ice type iconIce2x
Fighting type iconFighting2x
Bug type iconBug2x
Steel type iconSteel2x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Ground type iconGround1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Normal type iconNormal0.5x
Electric type iconElectric0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Sneasler Pokémon sprite

Sneasler

#0903

Best overallResists both STABsFast pressure
FightingPoison
  • Deals 2x damage with Fighting-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fighting-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Grass 0.5x, Rock 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeFighting×2

Safe into Grass 0.5x, Rock 0.5x

130 offense · 120 Speed

Archaludon Pokémon sprite

Archaludon

#1018

Resists both STABsStrong special attacker
SteelDragon
  • Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
  • Has STAB Steel-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Grass 0.25x, Rock 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Grass 0.25x, Rock 0.5x

125 offense · 85 Speed

Metagross Pokémon sprite

Metagross

#0376

Resists both STABsStrong physical attacker
SteelPsychic
  • Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
  • Has STAB Steel-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Grass 0.5x, Rock 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Grass 0.5x, Rock 0.5x

135 offense · 70 Speed

Revavroom Pokémon sprite

Revavroom

#0966

Resists both STABsBudget option
SteelPoison
  • Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
  • Has STAB Steel-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Grass 0.25x, Rock 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Grass 0.25x, Rock 0.5x

119 offense · 90 Speed

Lucario Pokémon sprite

Lucario

#0448

Resists both STABsBudget option
FightingSteel
  • Deals 2x damage with Fighting-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fighting-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Grass 0.5x, Rock 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeFighting×2

Safe into Grass 0.5x, Rock 0.25x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Goodra-Hisui Pokémon sprite

Goodra-Hisui

#0706

Resists both STABs
SteelDragon
  • Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
  • Has STAB Steel-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Grass 0.25x, Rock 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Grass 0.25x, Rock 0.5x

110 offense · 60 Speed

Kommo-o Pokémon sprite

Kommo-o

#0784

Resists both STABs
DragonFighting
  • Deals 2x damage with Fighting-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fighting-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Grass 0.5x, Rock 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFighting×2

Safe into Grass 0.5x, Rock 0.5x

110 offense · 85 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Ice×2Fighting×2Bug×2Steel×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Ice type pageFighting type pageBug type pageSteel type page

What not to use

Normal×0.5Electric×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Pokémon with Grass / Rock typing

Lileep Pokémon sprite

Lileep

RockGrass
Cradily Pokémon sprite

Cradily

RockGrass
Ogerpon-Cornerstone Pokémon sprite

Ogerpon-Cornerstone

GrassRock
Ogerpon-Cornerstone-Tera Pokémon sprite

Ogerpon-Cornerstone-Tera

GrassRock

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Grass / Rock weakness chartGrass / Rock PokémonIce type pageFighting type pageBug type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Grass / Rock?

Grass / Rock is best countered by Pokémon that can use Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Steel (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Grass / Rock STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Grass / Rock?

Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Steel are the strongest attacking types against Grass / Rock, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Grass / Rock super-effectively?

Grass / Rock has 4 super-effective attacking options: Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Steel. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Grass / Rock STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Grass / Rock counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Grass / Rock?

Avoid relying on Normal and Electric attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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